Politics
LA mayor, California governor criticised over fires as political clash ensues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for her response to the wildfires while California governor Gavin Newsom is being blamed by Trump for the disaster.
Supreme Court lets Trump sentencing proceed in New York hush money case
The court turned down Trump's last-minute bid to prevent his sentencing which is scheduled for Friday in New York state court in Manhattan.
Nefarious activity may be behind Treaty submission woes - expert
Experts say an unprecedented flood of feedback may have been caused by a cyber attack. Audio
Further questions about Treaty Principles Bill submissions
Tech experts say the huge number of submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill earlier this week may have been the result of nefarious online behaviour. The numbers set a new record and some tech… Audio
Building material could cut emissions by 16 billion tonnes - study
Switching out concrete and other construction materials for carbon-sucking alternatives could store the equivalent of half of all human-made carbon emissions in 2021.
France's Sarkozy slams Libyan campaign financing case as 'a conspiracy'
The former president is accused of having made a pact with Muammar Gaddafi to receive millions of euros in clandestine funding.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9th January
On today's episode, descendants of the original Treaty translators speak out against it the treaty principles bill, a least two people have died in Californian wildfires, Meta is getting rid of its… Audio
Descendants of Treaty Translators speak out against Bill
One hundred and sixty-five descendants of the early translators of Henry and William Williams have collectively submitted against the Treaty Principles Bill. Henry Williams translated te Tiriti o… Audio
Greenland independence possible but joining US unlikely, Denmark says
It comes after US President-elect Donald Trump said he would not rule out using military or economic action to make Greenland part of the United States.
MP's consider extending submmissions for Treaty Principles Bill
Tech experts say website problems preventing people from submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill may come down to cost-cutting measures. MPs will consider allowing late submissions - though bigger… Audio
What Five Eyes governments might tell other countries about their citizens
They already work together on broad issues, but may even share details of their citizens' criminal offending.
South Korea's Yoon faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound
The first arrest attempt was called off after authorities were blocked from entering the presidential compound by a human chain of hundreds of PSS members and military guards.
Extension for Treaty bill submissions looking 'likely'
Parliament's justice select committee will meet to discuss what to do about website problems that meant people couldn't meet the deadline. Audio
'Snowball's chance in hell' - Trudeau rejects Trump's call for Canada to join US
The incoming US president suggested Canada become the 51st state. The outgoing Candian PM thinks otherwises.
Trade expert on Donald Trump's second term
A former trade negotiator says the world is entering into a new era of unpredictability as Trump prepares to take office. The US Congress has officially certified Donald Trump's election victory ahead… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill submission deadline could be extended - expert
The legislation proposes to rewrite the treaty principles long-defined by the courts Audio
Donald Trump certified as US President
US Vice President Kamala Harris meets with congress to certify the election of Donald Trump on the 4th anniversary of the Capitol Hill Attack. US correspondant Caroline Malone talks to Morning… Audio
Canada reacts to Trudeau's resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns as his party's leader after nine years in the top job. Correspondant Kate Fisher talked to Morning Report's Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira about the reaction… Audio
Jackson calls for Labour apology to Dame Tariana's whānau at tangi
Willie Jackson was among politicians past and present paying respect to Dame Tariana - and made the call for an apology.
France's Sarkozy goes on trial over alleged Libyan campaign financing
The former French president is accused of making a pact with Libya's late strongman Muammar Gaddafi.
